University

The University was founded in 1575 and is the oldest universityin the Netherlands. John Robinson took part in heatedtheological debates, where he defended the (stricter) positionof the Gomaristen but was also interested in what JacobusArminius had to say. However, most members of the Englishcommunity had little to do with the University. Some of themlived on the Nonnensteeg, including Robert Cushman, JohnKeble and Alexander Price.